We connect over 155 mission agencies, churches and bible colleges across Australia as our Members and Associates, as well as like-minded organisations and individuals we consider MI Friends.
Joining Missions Interlink will provide your organisations with a number of privileges and many other benefits through collaboration and being part of a wider community of God's people with a passion and involvement in global mission. In addition, by working together, each organisation's capacity is increased as they support churches' engagement in global mission.
Here is the list of benefits of becoming an MI Member and Associate. To explore specific services available for Churches, Colleges and MI Friends, please scroll down.
Publicity/Promotion
Promotion of events on MI website, social media and through the State networks
Free access to unlimited advertising of employment and short & long term mission opportunities on Mission Seek
Free access to unlimited listings of the projects to seek fundraising on our mission giving platform Give Higher
MI Members are entitled to use the Accredited Member of Missions Interlink logo on their website, stationery and publications while MI Associates are provided with an MI Associate logo
Networking
Collaboration, networking and fellowship with other agencies
Retreats and professional development for your staff and missionaries
Networking lunches and events such as Chairs’ Network, Church Mission Leaderships Network, ICT Network, Member Care Network
A 30% registration fee discount for National and State events, retreats and MI training
Access to Members-only events
Access to resources
Not-For-Profit Governance - MI assists in the dissemination and comprehension of legislative information
Templates for Mission-related policies and procedures
Access to a network of amazing mission speakers and other college mission leaders
Webinars
Discounted (and often free) webinars on global mission and not-for-profit issues, as well as professional areas like security, social media, adult learning etc
Financial benefits
Significant discount for MI events, retreats and training programs
Free access to unlimited listings of the projects to seek fundraising on our mission-giving platform Give Higher
Free access to unlimited advertising of employment and short & long-term mission opportunities on Mission Seek
Discounted insurance for long-term travel from EA Mission Care
Discounted corporate travel insurance through MI Group Travel policy
Discounted rates for flight hotels (contact us) and car hire (click here) through FCM
Exemption from Australian income tax for organisations and personnel serving overseas, through recognition by the ATO as a member of a prescribed institution under Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations 2021 – Reg 50.50.02. Summary of Tax Exemption for Charities 2022. For more information, go to this ATO website.
Your staff wellbeing
The well-being of your personnel and volunteers is essential to us. The Aldinga Beach Retreat House is available to all our members to rent at a special rate. This beautiful, modern three-bedroom retreat house on the beach provides respite stays to mission workers and church staff. A one-hour drive south of Adelaide, between the beautiful family-friendly Aldinga Beach and the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park, will give your team the rest they need, with special prices for our members. Debriefing by professional staff is available on demand.
Other holiday houses on special MI members-only prices from our partners are available on our resource page.
Advocacy
Representation and advocacy on matters of mutual concern at a national government level.
Together we:
Work in unity as God’s children
Promote and showcase global mission opportunities and needs
Demonstrate integrity through compliance with high standards
Equip, train, care for and mobilise our workers
Build credibility through advocacy
Create efficiencies and partnership
Present our common needs and concerns to government
Gather and share information and resources
